January 1, Details Emerge About Bill Murray’s Alleged On-Set Misconduct

New details have emerged about Bill Murray’s alleged “inappropriate behavior” toward a female production staffer on the set of the movie “Being Mortal.”

According to the report published on Puck, the 72-year-old actor reached a settlement with the unnamed staffer for more than $100,000. In April, she accused Murray of sexual misconduct on the set of Aziz Ansari’s upcoming feature film.

Murray reportedly had been under the impression that the staffer, a “much younger woman,” had been “flirting with him.”

“So at one moment when the two were in close proximity near a bed that was part of the production, Murray started kissing her body and straddling her,” the report reads. “It was perhaps an unclear bit of physical comedy, but one that was unannounced.”

The woman filed a complaint over the incident, alleging that “she couldn’t move because [Murray] outweighed her,” Puck reported.

“Then, he kissed her on the mouth, although when he did so, both Murray and the woman were wearing masks, owing to COVID protocols,” the report said. “Murray later said that he was just being jestful, but the woman interpreted his actions as entirely sexual. She was horrified.”

A second staffer had witnessed the incident and also filed a report. Production was suspended, but the cast and crew weren’t informed of the details as to why.

Murray “felt miserable,” a source said, “not just at what he thought was a miscommunication, but also at how one moment had caused his co-workers to essentially lose their jobs.” The outlet noted that both parties had “agreed to maintain confidentiality” as part of the settlement.

In late April, Murray broke his silence regarding the incident.

“I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn’t taken that way,” Murray said.

The “Ghostbusters” star said he’d “done not much else but thinking about it” in recent weeks.

“We’re talking about it. I think we’re going to make peace with it, I’m very optimistic about that,” he added. “I think it’s a sad dog that can’t learn anymore. I think that’s a really sad puppy that can’t learn anymore. I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of it.”

Sources: Puck | People